Monthly Archives: February 2013

Catholic service agencies attended the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering on February 10-13 of 2013. In my last post I shared the multicultural liturgy that kicked off this event. On Monday the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering had some amazing presentations, panels and workshops … Continue reading →

The 2013 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering took off with an amazing multicultural liturgy. The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley of Boston and concelebrating were Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockdon CA and Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines … Continue reading →

I would like to share a significant contribution that Roberto Goizueta offers in his book “Caminamos Con Jesus.” In developing a theology of accompaniment Goizueta adapts the concept of “empathic fusion” which he borrows from the Mexican philosopher Jose Vasconcelos. … Continue reading →

Every year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in collaboration with 16 national Catholic organizations, organizes the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG) around mid-February. CSMG is a four day national Catholic advocacy event that addresses issues and concerns … Continue reading →